Archive for January 2014

Breakthrough particle, the ‘Hobbs-Boson’, discovered

LTLF Exclusive by Physics Correspondent, Ian O'Sphere
January 27, 2014
Scientists have discovered a long-theorised but previously unidentified particle that goes some way to explaining the mysteries of the footballing universe.

The Hobbs-Boson is described as a crucial element of quantum physics that allows a footballer to be in two places at once and simultaneously have two contradictory transfer statuses.

Esteemed physicist Prof. Howard Ino told us: “We were starting to doubt the existence of the Hobbs-Boson, but finally our research paid off last week when we noticed that the defender Jack Hobbs was occupying several points in space and time at once.” [...]

World Cup 2014 Preview

by , January 24, 2014
World Cup 2014 Groups
The World Cup will be upon us before we know it. This means that four years of restless impatience is nearly at an end. It also means that discussion and speculation regarding Brazil 2014 is at an all-time high. Here’s our group-by-group preview complete with betting odds and predictions. [...]

Steve Bruce to sell own grandmother

LTLF Exclusive by Penny Pinching
January 13, 2014
Hull City manager Steve Bruce has announced that he will be recalling his grandmother from her loan spell after receiving a 'substantial' bid from Reading.

It was believed that a deal to make the current arrangement between the elderly Mr and Mrs Bruce a permanent one had already been agreed when they took their marriage vows in 1946.

But small print has enabled Steve Bruce to recall his grandmother and sell her at a higher price [...]